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Welcome to the fun side of life as an NRA family! We offer basic instruction in gun safety, gun handling, firearms facts and NRA news for new shooters of all ages!
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Fun Friday: Pop Quiz
10 questions to test your hunting and firearms knowledge.
Throwback Thursday: Not Their First Rodeo
Fourteen years ago, the National High School Rodeo Finals featured shooting competition for the first time.
Young Shooters Bloom at 2018 Daisy BB Gun Championships
It's a Daisy of a match!
Cool Jobs: Outdoor Photographer
If you love photography and the outdoors, this might just be the cool job for you.
Small Game, Big Action
While most American hunters pursue big-game species (deer, elk, bears, pronghorns, etc.), the hunters who often become the most excited about going hunting are those who pursue some of the small-game species-like rabbits and squirrels.
Fun Friday: "Tremors" EDC Kit
Here's your everyday carry kit for when the graboids tunnel in your direction!
Get a Grip (Angle, That Is)
The one subtle measurement that can affect a new shooter's success on the range.
Throwback Thursday: Nancy Morgan Hart, War Woman
This is the story of a legendary Revolutionary War heroine: Nancy Morgan Hart.
NRA Shooting Sports Ambassador Brielle Smith Reviews: Blaser Intuition F16
Drawing more women to the sport of shotgun shooting.
Alexis Lagan: Rising Shooting Star
This Olympic pistol shooter is rocking the shooting competition world!
2018 Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match Set to Begin
Where kids and teens demonstrate their gun safety and marksmanship skills.
Binoculars: A Beginner's Guide
How to properly use the ultimate outdoor tool.
Trigger Squeeze
Here's how to learn to keep the sights still while moving the trigger.
How to Read a Ballistics Table
Don't be intimidated! All the work has been done for you.
Gun Range Etiquette
There's plenty of things to know—before you even think about hitting the range. This should get you started.
Video Review: Hornady American Gunner Pistol Ammo
Taking all the guesswork out of range time.
Front Sight Focus: Why?
In this blog, we'll take a look at techniques I've learned from Master Shooters at the National Championships and the things I teach in NRA handgun classes. We learn from each other, so feel free to comment.
When Should I Replace My Gun's Springs?
Hints from NRA Publications' Firearms Inventory Manager for you.
How to Draw a Gun From a Wheelchair
There are more factors to consider for wheelchair users, but it's very doable!
Fun Friday Quiz: Challenge Your Friends
Can you get all of these right?